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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,537.11, 605,181.22 and 237,333.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,537.11, 605,181.22 and 237,333.11 is: 327,519.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,537.11 : 605,181.22 = 237,333.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,537.11/605,181.22 = 237,333.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,537.11x = 605,181.22 × 237,333.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,537.11x = 143,629,541,056.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,629,541,056.19/438,537.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,519.70

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